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Last updated: April 24, 2026
Application No. 18/827,211

Untitled Application

Unknown
Filed
3700
Examiner
SEHN, MICHAEL L
Art Unit
3745
Tech Center
General Electric Company
Assignee
General Electric Company
OA Round
3 (Non-Final)
80%
Grant Probability
Favorable
3-4
OA Rounds
2y 9m
To Grant
94%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +13.6% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 647 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SEHN, MICHAEL L View full profile →
Grants 80% — above average
80%
Career Allow Rate
521 granted / 647 resolved
+20.5% vs TC avg
Moderate +14% lift
Without
With
+13.6%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 9m
Avg Prosecution
16 currently pending
Career history
663
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
0.9%
-39.1% vs TC avg
§103
44.2%
+4.2% vs TC avg
§102
26.2%
-13.8% vs TC avg
§112
23.5%
-16.5% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 647 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3700
Application Filed
Aug 08, 2025
Non-Final Rejection
Sep 09, 2025
Applicant Interview (Telephonic)
Sep 09, 2025
Examiner Interview Summary
Oct 03, 2025
Response Filed
Nov 03, 2025
Final Rejection
Dec 09, 2025
Applicant Interview (Telephonic)
Dec 09, 2025
Examiner Interview Summary
Dec 18, 2025
Request for Continued Examination
Feb 05, 2026
Response after Non-Final Action
Feb 10, 2026
Non-Final Rejection
Mar 25, 2026
Applicant Interview (Telephonic)
Mar 25, 2026
Examiner Interview Summary

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Prosecution Projections

3-4
Expected OA Rounds
80%
Grant Probability
94%
With Interview (+13.6%)
2y 9m
Median Time to Grant
High
PTA Risk
Based on 647 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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